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READER’S DIGEST Stressed And Worn Down More and more people are clenching and grinding their teeth. Here’s what to do about it W hen my dentist suggested I get fitted for a plastic dental guard, I wasn’t exactly surprised. I had been waking up with headaches and jaw pain, symptoms of teeth clenching and grinding – a condition officially known as bruxism. I knew I was holding a lot of tension in my jaw, but I just took an analgesic in the morning and moved on. But when my dentist noted that I had some gum recession – due to inflammation caused by grinding and clenching – I realised howmuch damage the habit was causing. Bruxism is common, especially sleep bruxism, which affects an BY Melissa Greer ILLUS TR ATION BY K ATE TR AYNOR HEALTH 14 June/July 2025